Puppets and masks share common ancestry. And so we're excited to share with you some upcoming events of Behind The Mask, a performance troupe directed by long-time friend and PST board member Eric Bornstein.

May 24 through June 30Mask ExhibitPorter Square at the Porter Square Mall, CVS WindowVisit the Cambridge Arts Council's website for more info.

Opening June 2A Midsummer Night's DreamThe Plaza Theater at the Boston Center for the ArtsWe proudly annouce our collaboration with Contemporary Theater of Boston, under the direction of Chris Cavalier, in a non-traditional adaptation journeying into the mysterious dream world of love, desire, and fiendish faeries. Featuring masks and costumes designed and created by Behind The Mask Studio

June 5Cambridge River FestivalBehind The Mask Studio has created a tribute procession for the beloved storyteller Brother Blue, complete with giant puppets and a butterfly bonanza!Behind The Mask will also put on an exhibition & workshop, with a performance of the story “The Woman Who Outshone The Sun”Please visit http://www.cambridgema.gov/CAC/Community/river.cfm for more details.

Through June 9Illustration of the Imagination: Masks by Four Contemporary ArtistsHeftler Visiting Artist Gallery, Center For the Arts, Endicott College, 376 Hale St, Beverly, MAPlease visit http://www.endicott.edu/centerforthearts for more information.

Also, be sure to check out the Cambridge River Festival posters in the MBTA featuring the work of Behind The Mask Studio!